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A quiet hum quickly turned into roaring applause as President Barack Obama went on stage at building 218 273 at the GE plant in Schenectady. The entire experience felt surreal: from the hundreds of cameras, to the security dogs to seeing the man we so often see on television, in person.

GE employees were "inspired," a ten year old got her first big break and the crowd showed their support.

A handful of photos after the jump...

Hundreds of members of the press were present. Many TV stations and newspapers had multiple reporters and photographers there.

"About 150 people" were selected through the GE employee lottery to attend the speech.

Spotlights shined on President Obama as he spoke.

President Obama said that recent trade deals will lead to 235,000 new jobs.

10-year-old Scholastic Kids reporter Ellie Sommers from Manlius, NY. She said the whole day was "very exciting and fun."

20-year GE employee and Local 301 member Adam Joachim called President Obama's speech "uplifting."

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